Category: JICA contributions

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Royal Government of Cambodia on November 29 in Phnom Penh on the technical cooperation project “Cyber Security Capacity Building Project. In Cambodia, CamCERT (Cambodia Computer Emergency Response Team), a national CSIRT (see note), is assigned to the ICT Security Department of…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka received the Order of the North Star, the highest decoration awarded to foreigners by the Mongolian government, at a ceremony held in Tokyo on November 29, where he received the decoration from President Ofer Hrelsuf. The Order of the Northern Star is awarded to those who have contributed in the fields…

summary Conference Title: The 2nd Special Lecture by JICA Chair (JICA Support Project for Establishment of Japanese Studies Chair) at the University of Indonesia Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:40pm (Western Indonesia time) Sponsor: (Note) If not sponsored by JICA, state the relationship to JICA, such as co-sponsor, etc. Location: (Note: Country name…

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (President: Akihiko Tanaka) has selected the following Joint Lead Managers for the issuance of “JICA SDGs Bonds” (JICA Bond No. 71, 5-year bonds) to individuals. JICA SDGs Bonds” for individuals (71st JICA Bonds, 5-year bonds) Mizuho Securities Co. SBI Securities Co. Daiwa Securities Co. Rakuten Securities, Inc. (*Alphabetical order except…

JICA President Akihiko Tanaka met with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Alvaro Lario at JICA headquarters on November 17. At the beginning of the meeting, President Tanaka congratulated President Lalio on his inauguration as President and the opening of IFAD’s Japan Liaison Office. He also expressed his concern about the impact of the…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on November 23 in Colombo on the technical cooperation project “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship and Business, Leadership and Network Enhancement”. Discussions (R/D) on the technical cooperation project “Promoting Women’s Economic…

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions (R/D) with the Government of the Republic of Uganda on November 11 in Kampala for the technical cooperation project “ICT Industry Promotion Project. Uganda is an agricultural country where approximately 70% of the working population is engaged in agriculture, and is a landlocked country…

Protecting Vulnerable Populations Exposed to Violence under the Influence of Conflict–Confronting Gender-Based Violence Gender-based violence is a major threat to human dignity. Especially in times of conflict, people are vulnerable to Gender Based Violence (GBV) as they lose their homes, jobs, and livelihoods. Unfortunately, this is a fact that has been repeated throughout history. The…

International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Republic of South Sudan In response to a request from the government of the Republic of South Sudan for assistance with flood damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Flooding that began…

International Emergency Relief Aid for Flood Damage in the Republic of South Sudan In response to a request from the government of the Republic of South Sudan for assistance with flood damage, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide emergency relief supplies as follows. record damage from the earthquake and tsunami Flooding that began…